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OSHA shares which sites should expect an OSHA visit

OSHA shares which sites should expect an OSHA visit

OSHA is offering more information regarding which companies should expect OSHA to come knocking.  15,000 employers have received notification from OSHA that their workplace injury rate was unacceptable.  In the letter sent to these 15,000 employers, the statement was clear…”take…

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Reduce Risk through Symptom Recognition

Reduce Risk through Symptom Recognition

Overuse injuries, also called Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s) or Repetitive Stress Disorders (RSD’s) are of course quite costly to businesses in all sectors. There are economic costs for medical care, lost time, lost productivity and administrative issues. There are also…

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Eye Health is Often Over-Looked

Eye Health is Often Over-Looked

Eye health is often overlooked, yet eye injuries in the workplace account billions of dollars in cost and lost EVERY DAY!!! March is Save Your Vision Month - How can you protect your eyes? The American productivity each year. In fact…

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OSHA Requesting More Enforcement Power

OSHA Requesting More Enforcement Power

WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Michaels shared the U.S. Department of Labor’s views on…

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Is Worker Training Effective?

Is Worker Training Effective?

In the United States, the total cost of workplace training is over $100 billion per year.  A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in collaboration with the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), Ontario,…

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The Importance of Early Reporting in Potential On-the-Job Hazards

The Importance of Early Reporting in Potential On-the-Job Hazards

Ensuring a safe work place requires participation and vigilance from staff at all levels. While management is responsible for creating routine assessments of safety and hazards, every employee can play an important role by reporting dangerous…

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Safety + Health’s 2010 CEO’s Who ‘Get It’

Safety + Health’s 2010 CEO’s Who ‘Get It’

In the February 2010 edition of Safety + Health magazine, the NSC recognizes eight executives who have become integral leaders in safety for their organization and the community. Coming from diverse workplaces, these CEOs recognize the value of communicating and…

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What is Machine Guarding As It Relates to Safety?

What is Machine Guarding As It Relates to Safety?

There are many dangers and hazards that can be present in an industrial work environment. This is particularly true in a machine shop area. Machine guarding is a critical method that can…

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Tips for Emergency Management Planning

Tips for Emergency Management Planning

Although no one ever really expects an emergency or disaster to occur, if you run a business it is crucial to make sure you are prepared just in case. Doing so can help to protect your resources and employees.

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Tips for Staying Safe While Sledding

Tips for Staying Safe While Sledding

Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for many individuals and families, but it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not followed. The U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that there are some 74,000 injuries each year

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